Section 614.02 - Scope and purposes(1) SCOPE. (a)Domestic fraternals. This chapter applies to all fraternals organized under the laws of this state.(b)Nondomestic fraternals. Except as expressly provided in this chapter and in s. 618.26, this chapter does not apply to nondomestic fraternals.(2) PURPOSES. The purposes of this chapter are:(a) To provide a complete, self-contained procedure for the formation of fraternals.(b) To assure the solidity of fraternals by providing an organizational framework to facilitate sound management, sound operation and sound regulation.(c) To strengthen internal fraternal democracy through as much member participation as is practicable.(d) To encourage the fulfillment of the special purposes of fraternals.